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\d͡ʒˈiːnə], \dʒˈiːnə], \dʒ_ˈiː_n_ə]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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The cheeks form the lateral parts of the mouth. Externally, they have no precise limits: they are continuous, above, with the lower eyelid; below, they descend as far as the base of the jaw; before, they terminate at the alae nasi, and at the commissures of the lips; and behind, at the ear. Their thickness varies, according to the degree of fatness of the individual. They are formed of three layers; - one dermoid, another muscular, and the third mucous.
By Robley Dunglison
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.